Stiftung Wissen+Kompetenzen

Stiftung Wissen+Kompetenzen is a non-profit foundation under civil law based in Karlsruhe. It was founded in 2007 by 38 alumni of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. The foundation's goal is to complement academic university education by developing methodological, social, and personal competencies. To date, over 380 scholarship recipients have completed the seminar programs and benefit lifelong from a large alumni network as well as intensive contacts with partner companies and coaches.

The Stiftung Wissen+Kompetenzen is committed to the mission of optimally preparing students for the increasing demands of the digitally connected working world. Through seminars on personal development and soft skills training, it lays the foundation for successful graduation, career entry, and entrepreneurship. In the long term, a vibrant network of students, alumni, companies, and sponsors is to be established, enabling lifelong exchange of experiences.

The foundation's funding programs are aimed primarily at students (scholarship holders) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and neighboring universities. Support is provided to talented young professionals who wish to develop, in addition to technical knowledge, methodological skills (e.g., design thinking, agile project management), social skills (teamwork, conflict resolution), and personal competencies (stress management, self-reflection). Through seminars, mentoring, and company contacts, the scholarship holders should be able to engage early on in exchanges with the business sector.